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  • On the Embassy to Gaius

    Enriched edition.

    by Philo, Quinn Theodore ...
    Translated by Charles Duke Yonge ...
    Philo's "On the Embassy to Gaius" is a profound exploration of the tensions between Jewish identity and the imperial authority of Rome during the early first century CE. Written in a distinct blend of philosophical treatise and rhetorical oration, Philo employs a rich tapestry of allegory and dialectic to critique the imperial edicts that threatened the Jewish way of life. Its historical context ... Read more

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  • The Works of Philo

    Complete and Unabridged

    by Charles Duke Philo ...
    Translated by C. D. Yonge ...
    An affordable edition of Philo! A contemporary of Jesus and Paul, Philo wrote extensively on the Hebrew Scriptures and other Jewish topics, but few have read his work because all available sets were pricey. This edition features modern type, passages keyed to the Loeb referencing system, and several newly translated sections not found in other editions. ... Read more

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  • On the Embassy to Gaius (Summarized Edition)

    Enriched edition. A Philosophical Treatise on Ancient Power Dynamics, Diplomacy, and Jewish Identity in Alexandrian Society and Hellenistic Thought

    by Philo, Cecilia Pendleton, Scarlett Porter ...
    Translated by Charles Duke Yonge ...
    On the Embassy to Gaius recounts Philo of Alexandria's mission to Caligula in 39–40 CE amid Alexandrian violence and the threat to erect the emperor's statue in the Jerusalem Temple. Blending eyewitness reportage with rhetorical polish, it is both travel narrative and indictment of tyranny, a companion to Against Flaccus. Drawing on Thucydides, Stoic and Platonic ethics, and biblical typology, ... Read more

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  • Flaccus

    Enriched edition. Exploring Power and Ethics in Ancient Alexandria

    by Philo, Cecilia Pendleton ...
    Translated by Charles Duke Yonge ...
    In 'Flaccus', Philo of Alexandria presents a nuanced exploration of Jewish identity in a Hellenistic world, employing a blend of philosophical discourse and poetic rhetoric. This work serves as both a defense of Jewish customs against the backdrop of Greco-Roman criticism and a reflection on the complexities of cultural integration. Written in a sophisticated style, 'Flaccus' utilizes allegory and ... Read more

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  • On the Embassy to Gaius

    Enriched edition. Exploring Diplomacy and Power in Ancient Alexandria

    by Philo, Cecilia Pendleton ...
    Translated by Charles Duke Yonge ...
    In "On the Embassy to Gaius," Philo of Alexandria presents a detailed narrative that explores the complex relationship between Jews and the Roman Empire during the first century CE. This work not only recounts the mission led by Jewish ambassadors to Emperor Gaius Caligula but also employs sophisticated rhetoric and philosophical reasoning to articulate the Jewish identity amidst a predominant ... Read more

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  • The Best Of The World's Classics (Restricted To Prose) Volume II - Rome: 234 B.C.-180 A.D. (Mobi Classics)

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS: Cato the Censor-(Born in 234 b.c., died in 149.) Of Work on a Roman Farm. (From "De Re Rustica." Translated by Dr. E. Wilson) Cicero-(Born in 106 b.c., assassinated in 43.) I: The Blessings of Old Age. (From the "Cato Major." Translated by Cyrus R. Edmonds) II: On the Death of His Daughter Tullia. (A letter to Sulpicius) III: Of Brave and Elevated Spirits. (From Book I of the ... Read more

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